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Music news, videos, lyrics and ImagesThu, 09 Oct 2014 07:30:34 +0000http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6enGlastonbury 2013: Highlightshttp://www.fanoftheband.com/glastonbury-2013-highlights/
http://www.fanoftheband.com/glastonbury-2013-highlights/#commentsMon, 08 Jul 2013 22:34:17 +0000webmasterhttp://www.fanoftheband.com/?p=2643Although held on European land, the Glastonbury fest is one of the most myth-encrusted of music festivals. Founded in 1970 as a hippie reunion on Eavis’ Worthy Farm in southwest England, the fest has become internationally known for its eclectic lineup and thrilling atmosphere. Every year that goes by, Eavis, who is now 77 years old, affirms the evolution and the improvement of this fest. This year, he says that it’s the best edition ever and he is not far from the truth.

Glastonbury 2013 lasted for three days and saw more than 500 acts, including bands, artists and DJs perform live on its stages, but only a few were the event’s highlights. The Rolling Stones, Vampire Weekend, Alt-J, Primal Scream, Arctic Monkeys and Mumford & Sons raised above all other performers and entered history. The Stones opened the jam-packed festival with their unforgettable “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” and then continued with a tsunami of crowd-pleasing 20 songs before former guitarist Mick Taylor joined the band on stage as a special guest on “Can’t You Hear Me Knocking” and “Midnight Rambler.” Then, the all-ages crowd sang along with the rock veterans on “Brown Sugar”, “You Got the Silver”, “Happy”, “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” and “I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” before a display of flames and fireworks concluded The Stone’s live gig on the main Pyramid Stage, the same stage that by night, was taken by storm by Arctic Monkeys.

As for the rest of the headlining spectrum, Liam Gallagher and his cohorts from the band Beady Eye electrified the atmosphere by hitting the Other Stage with everything they’ve got, from “Rock’n'roll Star” to “Morning Glory” and other amazing songs. Then, Alt-J took the same stage and performed a selection of cuts from its 2012 Mercury Prize-winning An Awesome Wave, plus an interesting and fun mash-up of Dr. Dre’s “Still D.R.E.” and Kylie Minogue’s “Slow”.

The West Holts stage was occupied by Nile Rodgers and Chic, who entertained the audience with their own rendition of classics like Madonna’s “Like A Virgin”. But that was on Friday. Saturday went on without major headliners, while on Sunday, Vampire Weekend, Editors, Park Stage headliner Cat Power and Mumford & Sons hit the Pyramid Stage for a magnificent wrap up. Mumford & Sons performed for the first time on stage since bassist Ted Dwane had surgery for a blood clot on his brain earlier this month. But they did great and turned the festival on a huge party. Kenny Rogers, Dizzee Rascal, Primal Scream, Public Enemy and Elvis Costello were also amongst the highlights of this year’s edition.
Besides, thanks to these amazing performers, the fest drew record-breaking 100,000-plus revelers on its 900 acres of muddy land. However, the festival goers were not entertained and attracted just by the electric performances, but also by a circus, a dedicated multi-stage dance village, an after-hours wonderland, the eco-friendly Green Fields, cabaret fields, a party-zone etc.

To conclude, Glastonbury 2013 was more than just a music festival, it was a music extravaganza, an out-of-the-box reunion of some of the most important acts in the industry, a three-day show that gets better and better with every year that goes by. Those who attended it were surely blessed.

]]>http://www.fanoftheband.com/glastonbury-2013-highlights/feed/BET Awards 2013 Recap: Winners And Performershttp://www.fanoftheband.com/bet-awards-2013-recap-winners-and-performers/
http://www.fanoftheband.com/bet-awards-2013-recap-winners-and-performers/#commentsMon, 08 Jul 2013 21:23:29 +0000webmasterhttp://www.fanoftheband.com/?p=2641The BET Awards are always a reason for fans to gather and cheer their idols, but also one of the most popular and important event in music. And though it honors the best acts in music, the show seems to be rather about performances than about giving shiny statues. But let’s have a recap of 2013’s BET Awards and see who were its winners and performers.

Winners
Kendrick Lamar was by far the man of the night, the only artist who took home a couple of trophies, for Best New Artist and Best Male Hip-Hop Artist. Drake was honored with the Video of the Year award for “Started From the Bottom”, but unfortunately for his fans, he was unable to grab his prize in person, motivating his absence with the fact that he’s trying to finish his new album, as well as spending some time with his family.

However, the audience didn’t cry for the singer, as Nicki Minaj took the stage to receive her trophy for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist. A$AP Rocky won the Best Collaboration award for “Problems”, Rihanna took home the Best Female R&B/Pop Artist award, Miguel - the Best Male R&B/Pop Artist award, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis - the Best Group, Mary Mary – the Best Gospel Artist award, Benny Boom - the Video Director of the Year award, Ice Prince from Nigeria – the Best International Act: Africa and Emeli Sandé – the Best International Act: UK.

Performers
The spate of performances that set Los Angeles’ Nokia Theatre on fire were merely unexpected, hot and unforgettable. For instance, Justin Timberlake and Pharrell showed off their smooth moves for a Charlie Wilson tribute, while Stevie Wonder, Jamie Foxx and Snoop Dogg gave their best during the same tribute for the 60-year-old winner of the lifetime achievement award.
Brown kicked off the show with a medley of new songs, including one with Minaj, who joined him onstage and one that featured vocals from late Aaliyah. Ciara sang her catchy hit “Body Party,” Pharrell and Robin Thicke performed his current No. 1 hit, “Blurred Lines”, Mariah Carey rose the audience to its feet with her latest hit, “#Beautiful”, while R. Kelly sang snippets of a dozen of his hits. Then, Chaka Demus & Pliers, Dawn Penn, Beenie Man and Elephant Man dynamited the crowd with their colorful performance of reggae classics.

Moreover, all sorts of combinations received cheers from the fans: Mariah Carey sang with J. Cole, Minaj sang with Chris Brown and Ciara, Kendrick Lamar with 2 Chainz, India.Arie blended in with her golden and soulful voice to Wilson’s tribute and so on. Chris Tucker paid a tribute to Michael Jackson by singing and dancing, Miguel proved that anything can happen at BET Awards, 2 Chainz infused everybody with his unique charm and swagger, Tamela Mann blazed the stage and Kirk Franklin showed us his joyful swings before Janelle Monae wrapped up the night. After three hours and a half, the BET Awards show ended with Monae singing alongside Erykah Badu the beautiful and amazing “Q.U.E.E.N.”.

]]>http://www.fanoftheband.com/bet-awards-2013-recap-winners-and-performers/feed/5 Things To Remember From 2013 Bonnaroo Day 1http://www.fanoftheband.com/5-things-to-remember-from-2013-bonnaroo-day-1/
http://www.fanoftheband.com/5-things-to-remember-from-2013-bonnaroo-day-1/#commentsThu, 20 Jun 2013 22:01:25 +0000webmasterhttp://www.fanoftheband.com/?p=2639Bonnaroo Music Festival is an extraordinary opportunity for music fans to gather and share their love for their icons. Every year, hippies, general music aficionados and arts-and-crafts enthusiasts sprawl on the fields of Manchester, Tenn., for witnessing solid live performances, admiring crazy outfits or buying instruments. However, the kickoff day of the annual Bonnaroo gathering was much more than this. Here are five things to remember from 2013 Bonnaroo day 1:

1. Nobody present at the fest can deny that Killer Mike was the major rapper to hit the stage that day. The veteran Atlanta MC performed right after midnight, hyping his upcoming Run The Jewels album and persuading the audience to rail against Ronald Reagan with a middle finger in the air. His Thursday’s performance was unforgettable, especially the debate he started about the NSA, his Outkast funky rendition of “The Whole World” and, of course, his implied drinking friendship with Jesus. Well, at least the true believers and the ministers won’t forget his ‘profound’ statement, which may be taken not as a joke, but as a serious offense to the Church.

2. Alt-J drew enormous crowds and performed live for about an hour in support of their album. Unfortunately, the British electro-folk act kept quiet when they were interviewed about their newest project, which apparently will sound similar to their “An Awesome Wave” debut.

3. Purity Ring’s live performance lighten the sky on Thursday’s night as dozens of fluorescent lanterns created a bizarre and unique atmosphere, while a selection of cuts from their 2012 debut “Shrines” heated up the crowd. The fans were simply ecstatic while “Belispeak”, “Fineshrine” and an interesting cover of Soulja Boy’s “Grammy” were spicing the spectacle.

4. Obviously, HAIM’s razor-sharp performance was one of the night’s most ingenious moments. People were just craning their necks to see what the fuss was about when bassist Este Haim gave a smooch on the cheek and hugged a little boy from the front row, whose tiny fingers were gripping onto a sign that read “KISS ME ESTE.” Then, she seized him in her arms and brought him on stage with her to help her out performing “Send Me Down”. I bet that the five-year-old boy will never forget this moment, or the hearty applause from the crowd when he stepped down from the stage.

5. Last but not least, here comes the one thing that fans will always remember from 2013 Bonnaroo day 1: the fact that Mumford & Sons canceled their Bonnaroo appearance. It was a huge disappointment for their fans, as well as for the organizers who suddenly found out they have a big gap in the fest’s Saturday night headlining slot. The crowd asked for Jack Johnson and Darius Rucker, but Johnson was already on the grounds for surprise press appearances and Rucker already has a gig in Balitmore on Saturday night and it was uncertain whether it could be postponed or not. Thus, people left the first day of the fest with a bitter-sweet taste, and those who managed to stay sober till the end, were too tired to care about what will happen on the next day of Bonnaroo fest.

]]>http://www.fanoftheband.com/5-things-to-remember-from-2013-bonnaroo-day-1/feed/Rihanna Hits A Concert-Goer With A Michttp://www.fanoftheband.com/rihanna-hits-a-concert-goer-with-a-mic/
http://www.fanoftheband.com/rihanna-hits-a-concert-goer-with-a-mic/#commentsThu, 20 Jun 2013 21:35:10 +0000webmasterhttp://www.fanoftheband.com/?p=2637Rihanna seems to follow on Amy Winehouse’s steps, as she has given a fan more than he has paid for. The Barbadian singer, who is currently on the road for her “Diamonds” tour, is accused of whacking a fan with her microphone.

The R&B diva cannot deny the assault if the fan decides to press charges, as the evidence of her unexpected gesture is doing the rounds on the internet. A video, probably filmed by another fan as it is of poor quality, showcases the moment in which Riri performs “We Found Love“, walks past the front row of fans and hits an enthusiastic fan on the head with her mic, producing a muffled sound.
Rihanna didn’t comment the event and it is yet uncertain whether her uncontrolled move will be followed up in court or not. Besides, she is too busy right now treating her laryngitis that prevented her from performing on several venues during her tour and she might just be forgiven by her fan, so the whole incident may soon be fall into oblivion.

]]>http://www.fanoftheband.com/rihanna-hits-a-concert-goer-with-a-mic/feed/2 Chainz Arrested For Drug Possessionhttp://www.fanoftheband.com/2-chainz-arrested-for-drug-possession/
http://www.fanoftheband.com/2-chainz-arrested-for-drug-possession/#commentsThu, 13 Jun 2013 09:24:52 +0000webmasterhttp://www.fanoftheband.com/?p=26352 Chainz is not on his best terms with the US law enforcements. The Atlanta MC has been arrested for drug possession, days after he was threatened with a gun and robbed of his wallet and cell phone in San Francisco, before his set at Oakland Summer Jam.

On Monday, a San Francisco Police Department official confirmed that the rapper was a victim in a robbery case, despite the fact that 2 Chainz took to Twitter to deny the robbery: “Rule #1 if a rapper gets robbed people usually post items that has been taken. Rings, chains, watch, money etc. 2 answer that question,” he wrote on the social networking site, implying that nothing of this sort happened to him yet. Then, a day later, while he was at Los Angeles International Airport’s terminal 5, already onboard a departing flight, the police handcuffed him for possession of marijuana and promethazine, which mixed with codeine, creates a very popular cocktail, called sizzurp. It seems that the rapper was having small doses of these drugs in his baggage, which is against the law.

Nevertheless, when it comes to narcotics, 2 Chainz is used to having such confrontations with the police officers. Four months ago, he was arrested by the State Police in Maryland for possession of marijuana (yet he was found not guilty of the charges a few months later) and back in May, he was booked again for attempting to carry brass knuckles at LaGuardia Airport, in New York City.

]]>http://www.fanoftheband.com/2-chainz-arrested-for-drug-possession/feed/Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe Acquitted For Fan’s Deathhttp://www.fanoftheband.com/lamb-of-gods-randy-blythe-acquitted-for-fans-death/
http://www.fanoftheband.com/lamb-of-gods-randy-blythe-acquitted-for-fans-death/#commentsFri, 07 Jun 2013 15:48:03 +0000webmasterhttp://www.fanoftheband.com/?p=2633Lamb of God’s front man, Randy Blythe, can finally sleep like a baby, as the court in Czech Republic acquitted him for the charge of causing a fan’s death at a 2010 concert in the Czech capital, Prague.

Blythe was accused for pushing Daniel Nosek, a 19-year-old fan, from the stage. The fan hit his head and died from injuries two weeks later. At that time, Blythe was charged with manslaughter and faced five years in a state prison. The singer left Lamb of God and his band members, who were on tour in the U.S., and traveled to Prague to clear his name of such dreadful charges.

Prague’s Municipal court decided in his favor, but the state prosecutor appealed, rejecting the ruling. However, Prague’s High Court gave a final verdict this week and so, Randy Blythe is free of all charges and free to hit the road again with his cohorts.

]]>http://www.fanoftheband.com/lamb-of-gods-randy-blythe-acquitted-for-fans-death/feed/Hangout Festival 2013http://www.fanoftheband.com/hangout-festival-2013/
http://www.fanoftheband.com/hangout-festival-2013/#commentsSat, 18 May 2013 10:22:04 +0000webmasterhttp://www.fanoftheband.com/?p=2631Prepare yourself to give up sleeping this weekend, as the Hangout Music Festival is here with hundreds of promises for fun, fun and again, fun.

Hangout kick-stared on May 17, with numerous acts of cool music. Leave your shirt and shoes at home and enjoy the show on the sandy beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama, where Kings of Leon, Kendrick Lamar, Macklemore and many more will set the nights on fire. This year’s fest will host, on four stages, dozens of concerts with a very diverse lineup, including acts such as Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Flaming Lips.

However, if you cannot get there on time for the shows, don’t worry; MTV will bring the performers into your living room, in two live streams throughout the weekend.

]]>http://www.fanoftheband.com/hangout-festival-2013/feed/Candice Glover Wins ‘American Idol’http://www.fanoftheband.com/candice-glover-wins-american-idol/
http://www.fanoftheband.com/candice-glover-wins-american-idol/#commentsSat, 18 May 2013 10:00:09 +0000webmasterhttp://www.fanoftheband.com/?p=2629‘American Idol’ wrapped up its season finale with an unforeseen victory. Candice Glover, known as Candy Girl, won the season 12 ‘American Idol’ on May 16.

The 23-year-old from St. Helena Island, South Carolina, saw her dream come true after three years of hard work and perseverance. She had an ‘Idol’ tryout in season nine, but it just wasn’t meant to be at that time. And now, she is the first female winner of this popular TV show since Jordin Sparks in 2007.
Glover and Kree Harrison performed together as a duet of The 5th Dimension’s “One Less Bell to Answer,” before the final result was disclosed. They hugged each other on stage, then Glover teamed up with Jennifer Hudson on Natalie Cole’s “Inseparable”. A long series of performances followed: Jessie J and Angie Miller (”Domino”), Adam Lambert and Angie Miller (”Titanium”), The Band Perry and Janelle Arthur (”Done”), Emeli Sandé and Amber Holcomb (”Next to Me”) and Urban with Kree Harrison, Randy Jackson and Travis Barker (”Where the Blacktop Ends”).

Aretha Franklin sang with the female finalists via satellite “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “I Never Loved a Man,” “Respect” and “Think,” Mariah Carey also hit the stage to give a quick run through of her hits, while J-Lo performed ‘Live It Up” alongside Pitbull. And when Glover was announced the big winner of the singing contest, she burst into tears and sang her new single, “I Am Beautiful,” while confetti rained down on the stage.

]]>http://www.fanoftheband.com/candice-glover-wins-american-idol/feed/Randy Jackson Leaves ‘American Idol’http://www.fanoftheband.com/randy-jackson-leaves-american-idol/
http://www.fanoftheband.com/randy-jackson-leaves-american-idol/#commentsFri, 10 May 2013 14:25:58 +0000webmasterhttp://www.fanoftheband.com/?p=2627Randy Jackson is the only judge of the famous TV show, ‘American Idol‘, who remained active on the job since its inception. The news that he leaves the reality competition after 12 years of judging came as a shock for the fans.

The star officially stated that he feels very proud “of how we forever changed television and the music industry. It’s been a life-changing opportunity but I am looking forward to focusing on my company Dream Merchant 21 and other business ventures.”

Therefore, no matter how painful it is and whether his departure has anything to do or not with Mariah Carey not being the musician/manager’s star client, a thing is certain: Randy Jackson will not be judging on the 13th season of ‘American Idol’.

]]>http://www.fanoftheband.com/randy-jackson-leaves-american-idol/feed/Wiz Khalifa and A$AP Rocky Announce ‘Under the Influence of Music’ 2013 Summer Tourhttp://www.fanoftheband.com/wiz-khalifa-and-aap-rocky-announce-under-the-influence-of-music-2013-summer-tour/
http://www.fanoftheband.com/wiz-khalifa-and-aap-rocky-announce-under-the-influence-of-music-2013-summer-tour/#commentsMon, 22 Apr 2013 14:00:31 +0000webmasterhttp://www.fanoftheband.com/?p=2625Wiz Khalifa and A$AP Rocky are set to join forces this ear for a massive tour across United States and Canada. The two hip hop acts announced this weekend that their ‘Under the Influence of Music‘ 2013 summer tour kicks off July 17 in San Francisco and stretches for 20 venues, before wrapping up in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 11.

In addition, B.o.B, Trinidad James, Joey Bada$$ and Pro Era will perform on most of the forthcoming dates, while Berner, Chevy Woods and Smoke DZA will hit the stage only on a couple of shows.